May 2020

Gregor Huebner News

Dear Friends,

I recorded 5 solo piano pieces and created an EP called, “Musical Stories from the NY Slowdown.” You can purchase the album or individual tracks on Bandcamp. I added a bunch of new tracks and albums to Bandcamp. On Friday, May 1, they are not charging artists, so Friday is a perfect day to purchase my music.

On Sunday, May 3 at 5pm ET join me for Speedwell Live, a real-time conversation with Maine writer Bill Roorbach. I’ll play music and discuss my current projects. Sign up to receive the Zoom link and password by email on the day of event.

Lastly, violinist Fung Chern Hwei and I teamed up to create a violin duo, Orthrus. Our very first single, “Escape From Reality”, will be on Bandcamp.

Featuring Sirius Quartet playing in John Woo-style slo-mo at a former Masonic hall, the vividly beautiful lithographs by André Bergeron that inspired the piece, and, of course, Ron’s can of cashews.Listen to a track from the new album.

Speedwell Live – Live, Virtual Interview and Performance Via ZoomSunday, May 3, 2020 at 5pm ETSPEEDWELL LIVE! welcomes GREGOR HUEBNER! a Grammy Nominated Composer & Violinist and winner of the Jazz “Grand Prize” New World Composers Competition of the New York Philharmonics 2017.

Gregor will be talking with Bill Roorbach and sharing musical notes and insights. Grab a drink of choice and get transported away from COVID-19 into Huebner’s beautiful world of sound. Sign up to receive the Zoom link and password by email on the day of event.

Watch Berta Epple on TV

Berta Epple was featured on SWR 1 TV show Kabarett, Comedy und Kleinkunst. We each performed in our kitchens around the globe. The producers pieced us together and the show is loads of fun to watch.

New Berta Epple Album Coming Fall 2020

Berta Epple im Casino – Die Rente ist sicher (The Pension is Secure)

The title track, Rentenbecheid (pension statement), calls for universal basic income, which is timely during these uncertain times. Listen >>

Orthrus, a double-headed hound from the Greek mythology, has reincarnated as a violin duo–one half of Sirius Quartet, Gregor Huebner and Fung Chern Hwei. They will be releasing their very first single, “Escape From Reality” on Bandcamp.

Sirius Quartet “Our First Decade”

As soon as we know if concerts are definitely happening, you’ll be the first to know!

The Official Video for Los Soñadores/Dreamers premiered on YouTube on May 4, 2018. The message of the song is as vital as ever. The initial response to the song and video was tremendous. The praise, supportive.

Watch and listen again, and share the message of unity and support for Los Soñadores/ The Dreamers of the United States. The song is the title track of Gregor Huebner’s El Violin Latino Volume 3 – Los Soñadores (“The Dreamers”) available worldwide. Learn more about the album.

"Gregor Huebner's violin brings a yearning passion to both the music of Eastern Europe and the sounds of Latin America ... but it is in his tunes that his enthusiasm and care for tradition truly bursts forth."
-- The New York City Jazz Record
November 2016